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A sense of mutual respect and mindfulness permeates our culture-in fact, it’s the key to our success.

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About Level Up U

Activision Blizzard recently launched Level Up U, a 3-month training program for engineering candidates who are passionate about our games and want to launch their careers in the gaming industry. Participants will have the opportunity to learn directly from some of the most accomplished engineering talent across our business, including leaders from Activision Publishing, Blizzard Entertainment and King.
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Who Should Apply?

Level up “You”: This is about you and your potential – regardless of the extent of your previous industry experience. If you have a programming background, an interest in games, and a life-long-learner mentality, you should apply to Level Up U.
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Level Up Your Skills

During Level Up U, you will:
 
  • Develop a high-level understanding of technical game content creation and engineering
  • Reinforce critical programming fundamentals that are most important for game development
  • Learn directly from senior Activision Blizzard leaders, who will serve as program facilitators
  • Collaborate with peers using project-based assignments
  • Learn about our values and how Activision Blizzard is influencing the future of gaming
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Program Details

During Level Up U, you will undergo technical and skills-based training, using both traditional classroom and hands-on learning. To create an immersive experience and foster community, there will be some on-site programming in southern CA during the program. If you have personal or extenuating circumstances and cannot temporarily relocate for Level Up U, there may be accommodations you can discuss with your recruiter at the time of offer.

After graduating from Level Up U, you will move to a regular full-time engineering role at Activision Blizzard that takes into account both your personal interests and the needs of the organization. 
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How to apply for level up U

Applications for Level Up U will be opening up later this year. You can find more details of the typical application process below.

All individuals who fit the below criteria are encouraged to apply:
Candidates who have a programming background, familiarity with C++, a willingness to grow and take on new challenges, and a passion for gaming.

Application Process:
If you are interested in Level Up U, please follow the below steps:
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Application

Submit your online application by the date defined within your initial email.
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Assessment

Take our required online assessment. Shortly after applying to Level Up U, you will receive a link via email inviting you to take our online assessment. This assessment is required and will evaluate your technical skills to help us better understand your aptitude and experience. 
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Outcome

Stay tuned for a decision from our recruiting team. We will aim to provide you with an offer decision 2-3 weeks after you complete the online assessment
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Frequently asked questions

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Level Up U is a 3-month program for engineering candidates to build the skills and cultural foundation needed to succeed at Activision Blizzard. Upon successful completion of the program, you will have the opportunity to accept a regular full-time engineering role at Activision Publishing, Blizzard Entertainment, or King.

Candidates who have a programming background, familiarity with C++, a willingness to grow and take on new challenges, and a passion for gaming.

While we are excited to sponsor candidates for future cohorts of Level Up U, we will not be able to sponsor right-to-work in the U.S. for the Summer 2022 cohort.

To apply to Level Up U, please submit an online application to ensure you receive our mandatory assessment and future program information. We will be reviewing test results on a rolling basis, so please complete the assessment as soon as you can after you receive the link. If you are interested in participating in Level Up U in the future, please email us at levelup@activision.com. We will reach out as we build the next roster for future cohorts.

We are committed to responding to your application as quickly as possible. We will be reviewing assessment results on a rolling basis. You should expect to hear back from us with a final decision 2-3 weeks after you complete our online assessment.

To create an immersive experience and foster community, there will be some on-site programming in Southern CA during the program. If you have personal or extenuating circumstances and cannot temporarily relocate for Level Up U, there may be accommodations you can discuss with your recruiter at the time of offer.

Lodging and travel expenses will be covered when on-site for Level Up U, including travel to and from LA for non-local candidates. Participants will also receive a competitive compensation and benefits package during and after the program.

You will learn the ins and outs of game development, from software engineering fundamentals, to game engines, and the Activision Blizzard game development process. You will also complete a capstone project during the program, where you will put your classroom knowledge to the test by working with your peers to program a game.

Level Up U is designed to extend from a 3-month intensive training into a full-time engineering job opportunity. During the program, candidates are expected to adhere to our on-site Code of Conduct, as detailed upon acceptance.

After graduating from Level Up U, you will move to a regular full-time engineering role at Activision Blizzard that takes into account both your personal interests and the needs of the organization.
A sense of mutual respect and mindfulness permeates our culture-in fact, it’s the key to our success.